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Happy news in the Rose Chap household. My wife is expecting our third child and he's due to arrive and meet his two brothers in May. Some of you correctly surmised this after this thread: Three child seats in S212? so hats off to you, budding Lieutenant Columbos. Like all petrol head fathers...

Forum brethren, My family car searches are leading me towards a S212 E350 CDI. However its seems there are variations of torque outputs, mpg, 0-62, carbon dioxide (hence tax), etc between otherwise very similar models. Pictures are from (the excellent) AutoTrader iPhone app. Does...

Hypothetical question... Is anyone on the forum using three child seats in the rear of their S212 E Class Estate (2010 ish onwards)? I know only the outer two rear seats have Isofix which is ok, but I’m curious as to whether there is sufficient space in the middle for the usual bulky car...

Hello Merc chums, I'm a long time member here who is currently having a break from the brand via the medium of a Lexus GS450H (3.5 petrol hybrid) and my wife's car and family transport a Toyota Prius (1.8 petrol hybrid). The Prius has been a fine car over near five years and 100,000 miles in...

Hey forum chums, I’m hoping to get some friendly advice so I’m more prepared for when I talk to the professionals. I have an uncle of 65 who lives in rural Dorset, so quite some distance from me in Cambridgeshire. He’s never married, has no significant other, and no dependents. I am his only...

In a moment of what can only be described as idiocy I managed to knock over my tv while doing some ill-advised dusting. This has broke the screen and while everything else seems to work fine clearly it's not much cop. I've already replaced it with another on the basis it's not worth claiming...

Range Rover Vogue LPG Java black Lightstone Oxford full leather interior 127,000 miles MOT until November 2014 Tax until end July 2014 Recently serviced LPG system Full recent service history Brand new tyres 2,000 miles ago (General Grabber AT) Refurbished 18" Hurricane alloy wheels Upgraded...

After over 8 years of happy ownership, the time has come to sell my beloved CLK 230 Kompressor. A selection of pictures can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9iju1slurormfjb/9ZklviK0rS I bought the car as a bachelor in 2005 and now in 2013 I'm married with a small baby and plans...

Whilst the slow arrival of Spring is of course entirely welcome and long overdue, it does mean that there is more light available by which to judge my CLK's growing list of imperfections. Whilst filling up this morning, I noticed rust on the front wheel arches. This is not horrendous, but is...

The 1980s are associated with a great many legends; Margaret Thatcher, Crockett and Tubbs, and Spandau Ballet. Chief among these giants of the era however is the W126 Model S Class Mercedes-Benz. You are in the very fortunate position of being able to buy your very own example of this classic...

I recently replaced the steering wheel on my W126, and this is the wheel that came off. It does not have an airbag. I covered it with a wheel cover which was not the epitome of tasteful sophistication, but didn't look bad. That's for sale too. It's fair to say the steering wheel itself is...

I’d like to pick the brains of the knowledgeable types on here about a particular problem with the AC on my W126 300SE. A few weeks ago a horrible noise started from under the bonnet. Subsequent investigation by a mechanic revealed this to be a faulty AC compressor, so this was removed and a...

I've just moved house and need a washer dryer. Age is not hugely important, as long as it works and isn't a pile of rubbish. :) Anyone have one surplus to requirements? I live in Cambridgeshire between St. Neots and Huntingdon. Please PM me here or email: [email protected] Cash...

I'm moving house shortly and am already feeling rage at my long serving ISP - Demon - who always, always, always make a complete hash of the whole house/account moving process. I'm tempted to use a different company, Pipex for instance. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'd be after a...

A kind member on here has sold me a replacement wheel to replace the crappy one on my W126. Is there a How To or guide anywhere on how to fit the new wheel? I don't have an airbag to worry about. All the middle of the wheel does is work the horn. Thanks!

Ford Focus 2.0 Petrol Zetec Estate Metropolis Blue Black Cloth 82,318 miles 11 Months MOT (expires May 9th 2010) Road Tax (expires end October 2009) Air Conditioning Electric Front Windows Electric Wing Mirrors Alloy Wheels Traction Control Service History All Previous MOT Certificates...

Another chapter in my W126 saga! As mentioned on other threads the car is less than 100% pristine. I'm absolutely happy with this as my intention is not to restore it to factory fresh condition, just to enjoy it for what it is. One thing that did irritate me most though was the steering...

I need the help of the many informed people of this forum! Recently I bought a bargain W126 as a fun car and I've been slowly giving it a bit of a low cost spruce up. Cif (which you and I know as Jif) did wonders on the grey trim such as grab handles and door cards, and my Meiguiars leather...

I'd like to introduce my new car, bought with sound bangernomics (ish) principles. :) It's a 1989 W126 300SE, with 166,000 miles, picked up for a relative song from my local TVR/Noble dealership. All of the original features are still working, including the heated electric seats, the...

The grille on my W208 CLK Avantgarde is looking a bit stone chipped. If anyone is swapping their CLK grille for one with a star and doesn't know what to do with their genuine old one, give me a shout. Cash waiting! Please PM me here or email [email protected]. Thanks.